Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Camden is a small town in Indiana with a population of 651. Residents earn $53,977 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Camden receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Camden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Camden is $53,977, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Camden is $98,700, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $505 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Camden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 17.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,977 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,366 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,155 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 436 |
| County GDP | $952M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,396 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.43% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $98,700 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $205,047 |
| Census Median Rent | $505 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 25.6% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,396 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.43% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 17.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6099°N, 86.5393°W |
| County FIPS | 18015 |
Winner: Republican by 52.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,504/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |